Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals in England is advertising a six-month occupational therapy post within its NHS partner Trusts. The role centers on managing an allocated caseload, performing clinical and functional assessments for clients with complex needs, and helping clients and carers stay independent after treatment.

Applicants must hold state registration and have at least two years' post-qualification experience, with experience in rehabilitation and managing a varied clinical caseload.

Qualifications

• State registration is required.
• Minimum two years' post-qualification occupational therapy experience.
• Experience in rehabilitation and managing a varied clinical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee person-centred services, identifying and addressing individual needs, goals and outcomes.
• Manage an allocated caseload, organising daily activities, prioritising demands and reviewing client progress.
• Carry out clinical, functional and environmental assessments for clients with complex needs, using specialist equipment.
• Support clients and carers through education, motivation and practical instruction.
• Coordinate communication between clients, carers and professionals, contributing to clinical discussions and decisions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including reports, correspondence and discharge records.
• Contribute to care planning and decision-making, identifying and escalating concerns.
• Act as a positive role model, showing professional accountability and sound clinical judgement.
• Promote safe and effective practice in line with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to service development, quality initiatives, audit and evaluation of practice.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Problem-solving

Home visits

Moving & handling

Equipment fitting

Education

Occupational therapy degree or diploma

Job description

This six-month occupational therapy post is advertised by NHS Professionals, England's largest NHS staff bank, for work with its partner NHS Trusts. The role centres on managing an allocated caseload, carrying out clinical and functional assessments for clients with complex needs, and helping clients and carers stay independent after treatment. Home visits, moving and handling and equipment fitting form part of the rehabilitation-focused work. Applicants need state registration and at least two years' post-qualification experience.

What the job involves

• Coordinate and oversee person-centred services, identifying and addressing individual needs, goals and outcomes
• Manage an allocated caseload, organising daily activities, prioritising demands and reviewing client progress
• Carry out clinical, functional and environmental assessments for clients with complex needs, using specialist equipment
• Support clients and carers through education, motivation and practical instruction
• Coordinate communication between clients, carers and professionals, contributing to clinical discussions and decisions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including reports, correspondence and discharge records
• Contribute to care planning and decision-making, identifying and escalating concerns
• Act as a positive role model, showing professional accountability and sound clinical judgement
• Promote safe and effective practice in line with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to service development, quality initiatives, audit and evaluation of practice

What’s required

Qualifications

• Occupational therapy degree or diploma

Registration & licences

• State registration

Experience

• Minimum two years' post-qualification occupational therapy experience
• Experience in rehabilitation and managing a varied clinical caseload

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication, clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Undertaking home visits, moving and handling and equipment fitting

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Flexible shifts and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Choice of working across over 50 partner NHS Trusts